BSc Marine Vertebrate Conservation
Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 112 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification*. For example: A Levels**: Including 2 science subjects (Biology, Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science/Studies, Economics, Psychology). General Studies and Key Skills not accepted. International Baccalaureate Diploma (including at least one science subject).** BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science**: DMM - DDM Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science**: DMM - DDM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) in Environmental Conservation or Countryside & Environmental**: DMM - DDM Access to HE Science.** Pass Required T-Levels: case-by-case. Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted. We also welcome applications from mature applicants. *For full details go to our website and for a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com **Similar subject areas may be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact us for information.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology. Core topics include Statistics, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Programming. The degree includes a ship-based field course aboard the Research Vessel Prince Madog and a final-year dissertation project. Students have access to tropical and temperate aquaria and nearby seal haul-out sites and dolphin populations.
Modules
- Ecology & Evolution
- Marine Biology Practical 1
- Diversity of Marine Life
- Fundamentals of Oceanography
- Environmental Data and Analysis
- Environmental Data Analysis
- Science Skills Tutorial
- Principles of Conservation
- Marine Physiology and Behaviour
- Marine Biology Practical 2
- Ship-based Field Course
- Cwrs Maes Llong
- Communicating Science
- Marine Zoology and Ecosystems
- Estuary and Shelf Sea Processes
- Tides, Waves, Marine Energy
- Marine Ecology
- Marine Conservation and Exploitation
- Sharks and their Relatives
- Marine Mammal Science
- Marine Mammal Observation
- Intertidal Field Project
- Dissertation
- Marine Ecosystems and Processes
- Fish Biology and Ecology